There are eleven primary schools in the area: Banavie, Caol, Invergarry, Inverlochy, St Columba, Spean Bridge.

It also served the fishing communities near Mallaig prior to the opening of its high school.

[citation needed] Lochaber High is owned and operated by The Highland Council.

In September 2001 pupils appeared as extras in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for scenes on a train (GWR 4900 Class 5972 Olton Hall with six coaches from The Jacobite on the Glenfinnan Viaduct).

In May and June 2003 90 pupils were extras in the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third Harry Potter film, but any fees paid to them on a school day went into Lochaber High School's account.